Boringdon Hill is in Plymouth and in Plymouth district. PL7 4DL is located in the Plympton St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Boringdon Hill, Plymouth, PL7 4DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PL7 4DH, PL7 4DT, PL7 4JA, PL7 4DG, PL7 4HR, PL7 4DN, PL7 4BJ, PL7 4BW, PL7 4HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PL7 4DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 54.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PL7 4DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.3% | 21.8% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 58.7% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 41.8% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 39.1% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 11.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 14.1% | -8.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 28.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 98% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.6% | 96.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 97% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boringdon Hill was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.5% lower than the Plympton St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boringdon Hill has the lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Plympton St Mary and the 4th lowest crime rate of 839 local areas in Plymouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Boringdon Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2024-11-29 | £314,975 |
| 4 Boringdon Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2023-11-03 | £295,877 |
| 8 Boringdon Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2022-07-29 | £270,540 |
| 6 Boringdon Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-04-29 | £228,704 |
| 59 Boringdon Hill, Plymouth, City Of Plymouth Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-16 | £343,422 |
PL7 4DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in PL7 4DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plym Bridge Nursery and Day Care Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boringdon Primary School Courtland Crescent , Plympton PL7 4HJ | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Priory Junior Academy Ridgeway , Plympton PL7 1QN | 2out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School 8 Market Road , Plympton PL7 1QW | 2out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Primary School Litchaton Way , Plympton PL7 4RR | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaddlewood Primary School Hemerdon Heights , Plympton PL7 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hele's School Seymour Road , Plympton PL7 4LT | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plympton Academy Moorland Road , Plympton PL7 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor Bridge High Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymstock School Church Road , Plymstock PL9 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggbuckland Community College Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB | 3out of 4 | 5,263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longcause Community Special School Longcause , Plympton St Maurice PL7 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Bridge School Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN | 3out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College of St Mark & St John Derriford Road , PL6 8BH | - not rated | 5,168 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlers Cafe | Chaplins, Galileo Close | 465 yd | |
| Daisy Chains Health Care | Plympton Hall Station Road | 880 yd | |
| Mollies Coffee Shop | 41 Ridgeway | 991 yd | |
| The Co-operative Cafe | The Ridgeway | 995 yd | |
| Subway | 68-70 Ridgeway | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Inn | Colebrook Inn, Colebrook Road | 403 yd | |
| Lord Louis | The Lord Louis, Glen Road | 672 yd | |
| Sir Joshua Reynolds | 25 Ridgeway | 991 yd | |
| Post Office Inn | 39 Ridgeway | 994 yd | |
| Plympton Conservative Club | 109 Ridgeway | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Chippy | Leeds Cottages, Colebrook Road | 403 yd | |
| Plympton Grill | 30 Glen Road | 954 yd | |
| Ridgeway Grill | 79B Ridgeway | 991 yd | |
| The Guru | 27 Ridgeway | 991 yd | |
| Greek Pitta House | Unit 2, Westfield | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Galileo Close | 584 yd | |
| Tesco | Plymouth St Marys Express, Unit 1 St Marys Bridge | 920 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2b Westfield | 965 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food Supermarket | Ridgeway | 1,016 yd | |
| Iceland | 7 St Stephens Place | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock Meadow PEACOCK CLOSE | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Westcountry Squash And Fitness Centre (Closed) Aylwin Close | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 612 yd |
| Plympton Swimming Pool HAREWOOD PARK HAREWOOD PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness (Closed) Lister Mill Business Park Lister Mill Business Park Lister Close | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Plympton Cricket Club HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS HAREWOOD PLAYING FIELDS RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Euphoria Health And Fitness BELL CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Plympton Lawn Tennis Club Ridgeway | tennis courts | 906 yd |
| Plympton Community Sports Centre MOORLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Hele'S School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre | 951 yd |
| Underwood Recreation Ground Market Road | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.